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Acupoints for Insomnia Sleep Onset

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Protocol (4 points)

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Point selection reported in a published study.

Restless Legs SyndromeUrge To Move LegsDiscomfort LegsPeriodic Limb Movements SleepInsomnia Sleep Onset
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ST36Leg Three Miles

ST36 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 足三里 (zú sān lǐ)

🎯 Location: 3 thumb widths below st35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in cases of severe varicose veins.

🛡️ Treats: cough, fever, appetite:weak, diarrhoea, dyspnoea

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Related Symptoms

Other symptoms often treated alongside insomnia sleep onset:

restless legs syndromeurge to move legsdiscomfort legsperiodic limb movements sleep

Using Acupoints for Insomnia Sleep Onset

Self-Treatment Guidelines

  • Locate acupoints using anatomical landmarks
  • Apply firm, steady pressure for 1-3 minutes
  • Treat 2-3 times daily for best results

When to Seek Professional Help

  • Severe or persistent insomnia sleep onset
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

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